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    At my son’s school, they have an International Culture Week.
    The school sent home notices asking people who came from
    other countries, or who had lived in other lands, to help create
    displays, and to wear their national garb. My son suggested
    that we volunteer to represent Scotland, since I had live there
    (and you know I had the wardrobe for it ). After some
    arm twisting I agreed, then I found out that we were supposed
    to also serve food.

    Long story short, much thanks to Walkers Shortbreads,
    for their generous donation of cookies. Apparently my mention of the kilt
    was the deal closer in my request for aid. We also served samples of
    Irn-Bru, but since that came out of pocket our supply was quite limited.
    Last but by no means least, a classmate that hails from Clan MacDonald,
    and his Mom helped staff the exhibit and his family provided meat pies.
    Now on to the pics:

    The event was held in a large hall, with tables representing over 40 nations on all four sides (this was the calm before the storm):



    Here’s the informational part of our table:



    My two clever little monkeys (on the right) and a classmate giving thanks to our sponsor:



    Ready to rock:



    Cookies and Irn-Bru



    The young MacDonald:



    Cry havoc!



    Our fellow Celts:



    Slainte!



    Best regards,

    Jake
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    Good for you and well done everybody.

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    Jake,

    Great display! What a wonderful experience to share with your "wee bairns".

    Cheers

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    That's a great display! Congratulations and well done!

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    Wonderful display Jake, congratulations. Now more pivture of that Irish display would be welcome...


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    Quote Originally Posted by ccga3359 View Post
    Wonderful display Jake, congratulations. Now more pivture of that Irish display would be welcome...

    I was thinking the same thing Grant. You know for diplomatic purposes only

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    Great job by all!

    Love the pic of Willie the Janitor from the Simpsons.

    TKR

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    Well done Jake!

    -Tim

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    Great job! It's great to see such a cross cultural endeavor.

    Brian

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    Very nice enjoyed that. It is nice to see the little ones want to get involved.

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